Greater
Noida : Actor and humanitarian Sonu Sood joined students at Galgotias
University as Chief Guest for the Installation and Pinning Ceremony of the
Rotaract Club of Galgotias University, encouraging them to make community
service a part of their lives.
Reflecting on his experiences during the COVID-19
pandemic and his continuing community work, Sood shared lessons from working
directly with people in need of support. He encouraged students to understand
the needs around them and find their own ways of giving back to society.
Actor
and humanitarian Sonu Sood at Galgotias University during his visit for the
Rotaract Club’s Installation and Pinning Ceremony and App Fair 2026
Speaking about his experience at Galgotias
University and the opportunities available to its students, Sood said, “I would
have loved to study at a university like Galgotias.” He also participated in a
fireside chat with students.
The ceremony marked the transition to the
Rotaract Club’s leadership for 2026–27, with the outgoing team handing over
responsibilities to the incoming leadership. The programme included the
Four-Way Test, Change of Guard and Collaring Ceremony, oath-taking, and
installation of the Board of Directors.
Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, CEO, Galgotias University,
said, “Sonu Sood’s work during COVID and his continued engagement with
communities since then gives students a powerful example of service in action.
Through Rotaract, our students have an opportunity to step outside the
classroom, understand the needs around them and contribute in ways that are
practical and sustained.”
The newly installed team will lead the Club’s
activities and community-service initiatives for the 2026-27 term.
Sonu Sood Interacts with Student Developers at
App Fair 2026
Following the ceremony, Sood visited the iOS
Development Centre at Galgotias University, where App Fair 2026 showcased
student-developed applications. He viewed live demonstrations and spoke with
students about the ideas behind their apps, their development journeys and the
problems they aimed to solve.
The showcase builds on the University’s iOS
Student Developer Program, powered by Apple and Infosys. According to the
University, students across three cohorts have launched 84 applications on the
App Store, with more than 20 additional apps in development and three
student-led startups emerging from the programme.
Apple has also featured Galgotias University on
its global website, apple.co/galgotias, highlighting how students turn ideas
into working applications through practical learning, faculty guidance and
industry mentorship. The feature includes student developer Sharon Bruce and
her app, Artistica, alongside insights from Dr. Dhruv Galgotia on preparing
students for a changing technology landscape.
In a separate student story, Apple highlights
Galgotias student Karan Kumar’s journey in developing Sakhi, a women’s health
app. These stories reflect how students are applying technology to needs they
recognise in everyday life, connecting with the spirit of community service at
the heart of Sood’s visit.
Watch the
Apple feature: apple.co/galgotias
About Galgotias University
Galgotias University is one of India’s leading
multidisciplinary universities recognised for academic excellence, research,
innovation, global collaborations, and industry aligned education. With a
vibrant student community of over 50,000 learners and a global alumni network
of more than 100,000 graduates, the University has built a rapidly growing
ecosystem focused on technology, entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary learning,
and real-world impact.
In the QS World University Rankings 2027 by
Quacquarelli Symonds, Galgotias University was placed in the 1201-1400 global
band and ranked 16th among private universities and 46th among all universities
in India. In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, the
University was placed in the 1201-1500 global band and ranked 27th among
private universities and 65th among all universities in India. The University
is also accredited with NAAC A+, one of India’s highest institutional quality
ratings.
Galgotias University offers programmes across
engineering, artificial intelligence, computer science, semiconductors,
business, law, media, design, health sciences, hospitality, liberal education,
and emerging interdisciplinary domains. In 2026, students secured more than
5,500 job offers from over 1,250 recruiters. The University has built strong
industry and innovation partnerships with organisations including Apple,
Infosys, IBM, Accenture, Microsoft and byteXL, Intel, Cisco, Tata Technologies,
L&T EduTech, Capgemini, and Salesforce, while continuing to strengthen its
global academic engagement and startup ecosystem.